Multiple choice with a single response

A multiple choice question is where a test-taker must select the correct answer from a choice of options shown in a list.

There are two types of multiple choice:

  • Single response: The test-taker is only allowed to select one correct option from the list.
  • Multi response: The test-taker can select 1+ options from the list.

This guide shows you how to create a multiple choice, single response using the single choice question type.

How to create a multiple choice quiz – with a single response only

  1. Login to your FlexiQuiz account
  2. From your main dashboard, press Create Quiz
  3. Enter a name for your test and press Create Quiz
  4. Press Add Item and select Question from the drop-down menu
  5. Next to Question Type, choose Single Choice (Radio Button) or Single Choice (Drop Down)where to select choice question typeTest-takers will be able to select one answer option from the choices you provideImportant! Do not select the multiple-choice question type as this allows test-takers to choose multiple answer options.
  6. Add your question, statement, or multiple choice challenge in the Question boxIf you have a paid plan, the question can include text, images, video, audio, tables, charts, GIFs, mathematical equations, and downloadable documents.
  7. Add your answer choices in the Option boxes – you can only add one answer option to each box
  8. To add more answer choices press, Add OptionImportant! Check the Correct box next to the the right answer option. This enables the FlexiQuiz system to mark and score the quiz for you automatically.Image of the quiz create screen
  9. Choose how you would like to score the quiz
  10. Assign any rules to the question such as,Required: the question must be answered before the test-taker can submit their responsesSet categories: add the question to a category within the question bankShow question feedback: share feedback based on the participant’s responseRandomize options: each time the quiz starts, FlexiQuiz will automatically shuffle the answer options
  11. Once you are happy with the question, press Save
  12. Repeat steps 4 to 11 to add more multiple-choice questions to the pagePaid plan members can add unlimited questions to a quiz. Free plan members can add up to 10 items for each quiz.
  13. Configure the quiz
  14. Publish and distribute your online test

This image shows an example of how single choice questions can look to test-takers.

example of multiple choice quiz with single responses

All single choice quizzes are instantly marked and scored by FlexiQuiz based on the rules you set. The respondent’s data is available on your Analyze dashboard.

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Fill-in-the-blanks

File upload

Picture choice

Relevant help guides

Embedding and uploading images or pictures

How to add audio files

Adding and embedding videos

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